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Advantage Living Center - Southgate

Advantage Living Center - Southgate is a nursing home community in Southgate, MI.

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed, soft lighting, and decorative elements.

  • Building

    A two-story brick building with multiple windows under a cloudy sky.

  • Architecture

    A brick building with multiple windows under a cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital bed with a sheet and curtain, showing an electrical outlet in the background.

  • Windows

    A brick building featuring multiple windows and a welcoming front entrance, set against a cloudy sky.

  • Entrance

    A bright and welcoming lobby area featuring a clean entrance, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room featuring various exercise tools and equipment.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital room featuring two beds with bedside tables, designed for patient comfort.

  • Water

    A well-stocked fridge featuring a variety of beverages including sodas, sports drinks, and bottled water.

15400 Trenton Road, Southgate, MI 48195

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.9 from 111 reviews
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Overall Review of Advantage Living Center - Southgate

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff dedication comes up often

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are attentive and quick to respond.

Many reviews praise staff members for being caring, professional, and engaged with residents, including nurses and aides who take time to know people. Some residents also describe getting help when needed and say communication from departments like social work and nursing is strong. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, reporting missed call lights and long waits for assistance.

differentiator 20 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab support

Therapy is a recurring bright spot, with residents describing meaningful progress.

Several reviews specifically call out therapy as a standout, describing exceptional physical and occupational therapy and therapists who are kind and knowledgeable. Families mention recovery and improvement during short-term rehab and rehabilitation after medical needs. While most comments are positive about therapy, there are also reviews criticizing overall care quality, so therapy praise isn’t shared by every reviewer.

common 18 reviews mention this

Meals feel mixed to residents

Dining quality is discussed frequently, ranging from appetizing to repeatedly cold meals.

Some reviewers praise the food as good, appetizing, and part of what makes the overall experience better. Others describe meals as cold, not delivered well, or without clear options like menus. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, and diet needs such as diabetes and special dietary restrictions appear in the ways it supports meals.

caveat 24 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors draw complaints

A notable number of reviews describe unsanitary conditions and strong odors.

A recurring negative theme is cleanliness, with reviewers describing dirty rooms and bathrooms, lingering urine odors, and concerns about basic hygiene. Some reviews mention visible issues like dried bodily fluids, dirty registers, stained bedding, and pests. Even reviews that were otherwise positive sometimes acknowledge that issues can happen, but the most forceful accounts focus on sanitation problems needing attention.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Waiting for help is criticized

Some residents describe long waits or trouble getting assistance through call systems.

Several reviews criticize responsiveness when residents need help, including reports of call lights not being checked and delays that can be hours long. Some reviewers also say assistance isn’t consistent and that residents may not be cleaned or attended to promptly. While others describe attentive care and quick responses, these complaints point to uneven follow-through for some people.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (8 miles away) Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Castleman Eye Center (0.6 miles)
  • Downriver Heart and Vascular Specialists (0.7 miles)
  • Michigan Center For Oral Surgery (0.9 miles)
  • Lung and Sleep Disorders Center (1.4 miles)
  • Northline Women's Health Center (1.5 miles)
  • Lagrou, Robert New Oakland Family Centers (1.5 miles)
  • Oakwood Healthcare Center (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bob Jo's Frozen Custard (0.9 miles)
  • Pancho's II Mexican Restaurant (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.3 miles)
  • McGuckin's Pub (2.9 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3.2 miles)
  • TV's Deli & Diner (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Sugarr Donuts (1.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.3 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (7.4 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (7.5 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (7.7 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (7.9 miles)

Parks

  • BASF Park (2.3 miles)
  • Heritage Park (3.3 miles)
  • Civic Center Park (5.1 miles)
  • Schemansky Park (6.6 miles)
  • Ford Field Park (7.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Henry Ford Medical Center - Woodhaven (4 miles)
  • Beaumont Dearborn Hospital (6.5 miles)
  • Dr. Dino d'Aloisio (8.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady of the Woods (4.6 miles)
  • Southpoint Church (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • National Car Rental (7.5 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (7.7 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 miles)
  • Budget Rent A Car (7.7 miles)
  • DTW Delta Cargo (7.8 miles)
  • Ground Trans North Terminal (8.1 miles)
  • North Terminal (8.1 miles)

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